News at a Glance
Chandy asks Italian marine trial to be held in Kollam
The Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking him to instill a special court in Kollam to try the Italian marines.
Posted On :25/Mar/2013 11:41:06 AM
Nothing from Govt regarding IPL matches in Chennai, say officials
The report in an English daily from Chennai that the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches to be held in Chennai will be shifted out has led to announcements from officials denying the statement.
Posted On :25/Mar/2013 11:37:05 AM
Musharraf to return home on Monday
Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf will return home on Monday after a 4 year long self imposed exile. He was staying in Dubai for the past years.
Posted On :25/Mar/2013 11:27:31 AM
Saudi to ban WhatsApp and Skype?
The Saudi Arabian Communications and Information Technology Commission has requested companies in the kingdom to meet the regulatory restrictions while using smart phone platforms like WhatsApp and Skype to avoid suspension and other dire consequences.
Posted On :25/Mar/2013 11:06:26 AM
Alagiri to skip party meet
M. K. Alagiri will not attend the DMK party meet to decide strategies post their withdrawal from the Centre, which is to be held in Chennai on Monday.
Posted On :25/Mar/2013 11:04:21 AM
IPL asks for security for Lankan players
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has filed a request with the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to provide protection for its teams in Chennai.
Posted On :25/Mar/2013 11:01:20 AM
SIs promoted
The Tamil Nadu Police has released a statement saying that fifty seven persons who have been working as sub-inspectors have now been promoted to Inspectors.
Posted On :25/Mar/2013 10:57:27 AM
Now get weather updates via SMS
In a move to reach more number of people, the Indian Meteorological Department will now send an SMS to announce rain storms to those who wish to receive them.
Posted On :25/Mar/2013 10:54:48 AM
Petroleum Ministry order companies to meet cooking gas demamds
The control on LPG cylinders has resulted in difficulties for households that have joint families.
Posted On :25/Mar/2013 10:44:42 AM
New format of SSLC Maths paper
The SSLC examinations in Tamil Nadu will begin on March 27th. A concern for the examinees is the Mathematics paper which will have a new format.
Posted On :25/Mar/2013 10:42:08 AM
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